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Conservation Commission

Protects Carlisle's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.

52 items across 7 meetings.

June 25, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on West Isle Corp.'s plan to partially reconstruct and renovate the existing dwelling and upgrade the sewage disposal system at 343 Bedford Road, within wetlands jurisdiction.
📍 343 Bedford Road, Map 22, Parcel 72-A, Carlisle, MA
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Carlisle Trails Committee seeks approval under the Wetlands Protection Bylaw to install a boardwalk on Two Rod Road (Assessors Map 2, Parcel 10-X).
📍 Two Rod Road, Assessors Map 2, Parcel 10-X
📋 Proposed
Meeting is remote participation only; join link posted on town website at least 48 hours before.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on proposed partial reconstruction/renovation of existing dwelling and sewage disposal system upgrade at 343 Bedford Road; meeting is virtual only.
📍 343 Bedford Road, Map 22, Parcel 72-A, Carlisle, MA
• Status unclear
Document bears a watermark indicating this hearing has been rescheduled; check the Town website for the updated date.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Brief update on Land Stewardship Committee activities from its June 4 meeting.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Glenn Sinsigalli's request to remove 17 trees within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone at Parcel 13-63-D.
📍 72 Brook Street, Parcel 13-63-D
📋 Proposed
Carlisle Trails Committee seeks approval to build two boardwalks (50'×5' and 40'×5') within the wetland buffer zone along Two Rod Road Trail, Parcel 2-10-X.
📍 Two Rod Road Trail, Parcel 2-10-X
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on Edward Theones's plan to add onto an existing home, build a retaining wall, relocate the driveway, and plant mitigation vegetation within the 100-foot wetland buffer at Parcel 1-61-20K.
📍 253 Nowell Farme Road, Parcel 1-61-20K
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of compliance request by Now Communities LLC for the 18-unit Woodward Village residential development at Kay's Walk.
📍 Woodward Village, Kay's Walk
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews enforcement action against Jessie & Matthew Pescatore for unpermitted filling of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and buffer zone; a restoration plan has been submitted.
📍 509 South Street, Parcel 5-4-0
📋 Proposed
Commission will determine whether the Wetlands Protection Act agricultural exemption applies to planned edge clearing and fence removal on Woodward Conservation Land.
📍 Woodward Conservation Land
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss current water levels at Greenough Pond.
📍 Greenough Pond
📋 Proposed
Commission receives and reviews the Phase 1 inspection report for Curve Street Dam.
📍 Curve Street Dam
📋 Proposed
First long-term management meeting for Fox Hill scheduled June 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM (hybrid).
📋 Proposed
Approve vendor payments totaling approximately $10,777.22, including $9,636 to Weston and Sampson and $263.03 to Carlisle Mosquito.
💰 Total ~$10,777.22; largest: Weston & Sampson $9,636, RD Fence $244.80, Carlisle Mosquito $263.03
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Updates from liaisons to the Community Preservation Committee, CRAC, and DPW Building.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourns; next meeting June 25, 2026.
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Homeowner Glenn Sinsigalli seeks approval to remove 18 trees within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone at Parcel 13-63-D.
📍 72 Brook Street, Parcel 13-63-D
📋 Proposed
Trustee Joanna Faith Haas seeks final sign-off on completed demolition of a single-family home, tennis court construction, grading, and native plantings at Parcel 3-1F-7.
📍 19 Estabrook Road, Parcel 3-1F-7
📋 Proposed
Now Communities LLC seeks final compliance sign-off on the 18-unit Woodward Village residential development and associated infrastructure.
📍 Woodward Village, Kay's Walk
📋 Proposed
Marly Lucier requests removal of three trees within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone.
📍 991 North Road, Parcel 36-7B-8
💬 Discussed
Dam #1 repairs completed 5/19; it's been selected for a state Phase 1 Inspection; a public talk on dam ecology, removal options, and costs is set for June 8 at Gleason Library.
📋 Proposed
Commission votes on the final mowing plan for town conservation land.
📋 Proposed
Commission votes on the scope of work for invasive plant removal on conservation land.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of previously approved maintenance activities by the Pony Club at Foss Farm.
📍 Foss Farm
📋 Proposed
Routine vote to set the commission's meeting schedule through year-end.
📋 Proposed
Routine LSC update; commission will vote to appoint an LSC Liaison.
📋 Proposed
Pay O'Connor Ace Hardware Invoice #871015 for $9.36.
💰 $9.36
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of two prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Brief updates from commission liaisons to DPW Building Committee, Community Preservation Committee, and CRAC.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of nominations for the annual Conservationist of the Year Award.
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Glenn Sinsigalli seeks a wetlands determination (ruling on whether work affects protected areas) to remove 15 trees at 72 Brook Street, Assessors Map 13, Parcel 63-D.
📍 72 Brook Street, Assessors Map 13, Parcel 63-D
May 14, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing (6th continuance) on Town's plan to eradicate invasive Japanese Knotweed at Greenough Conservation Land using livestock grazing, herbicide, and smothering within wetlands and floodplain.
📍 812 Maple Street, Greenough Conservation Land
📋 Proposed
After-the-fact compliance certificate sought for emergency replacement of a collapsed 30" corrugated metal culvert on Westford Street.
📍 Westford Street
📋 Proposed
Marly Lucier requests removal of three trees within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone at 991 North Road.
📍 991 North Road, Parcel 36-7B-8
💬 Discussed
SumCo's maintenance repairs to Dam #1 are scheduled for the week of May 18; commission will discuss next steps.
📋 Proposed
Girl Scouts Troop 63228 requests a permit for an evening hike with 35 people and 5 vehicles at Foss Farm on May 29.
📍 Foss Farm
📋 Proposed
Commission votes on equipment specifications for a mower to be purchased for conservation land trail maintenance.
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews and approves the mowing scope of work covering conservation land maintenance.
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses Beaver Solution's assessment and recommendations for managing beaver activity at Otter Slide Trail.
📍 Otter Slide Trail
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses articles it will bring to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Commission votes on candidates to recommend to the Select Board to fill open Commission seats.
📋 Proposed
Commission approves its meeting schedule for the second half of 2026.
📋 Proposed
Four LSC members appointed by Select Board; next LSC meeting in early June (TBD); commission votes to appoint an LSC Liaison.
📋 Proposed
Commission votes to pay vendor bills totaling approximately $1,434.63 (Carlisle Mosquito $154, Dog Waste Depot $199.58, O'Connor Hardware $209.05, Weston & Sampson $872).
💰 ~$1,434.63 total: Carlisle Mosquito $154.00, Dog Waste Depot $199.58, O'Connor Hardware $209.05, Weston & Sampson $872.00
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Ad placed for award nominations; nominations to be reviewed at the May 28 meeting.
💬 Discussed
Commission receives updates from liaisons to the DPW Building Committee and Community Preservation Committee.
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses fencing matters related to the Community Gardens.
💬 Discussed
Commission reviews the Trails Committee Charter.